Part I: No. 11 Administration with Will Annexed (De Bonis Non)

What this form is for

• • Use when a will exists but the executor cannot act.
• • Use for estates where some assets have already been dealt with and only residual assets remain.
• • Do not use for intestate estates – a different administration form applies.
• • Do not use if the executor is willing to act; instead file the standard grant of probate.
• • Use when you need the court to appoint an administrator rather than a private agreement among beneficiaries.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

The application should be lodged as soon as the executor’s inability is known, and before any distribution of the remaining estate begins; otherwise the court may reject the request.

Before you submit

• • Death certificate attached
• • Original will annexed
• • Complete asset schedule for de bonis non assets
• • Proposed administrator’s full name and address provided
• • Statement of executor’s inability signed
• • Signature witnessed by Commissioner for Oaths
• • Correct filing fee included
• • Form dated and signed
• • Copies of any relevant court orders attached

How to file this form

1. 1Prepare all supporting documents (death certificate, will, asset list).
2. 2Complete the Part I No. 11 form in clear black ink.
3. 3Have the form signed and stamped by a Commissioner for Oaths.
4. 4Attach the original will and any required annexes.
5. 5Pay the prescribed filing fee (cash, cheque, or electronic).
6. 6Deliver the package to the High Court Registry in person or by post, or upload via the online portal.

Known limitations

• • Only applicable where a will exists.
• • Cannot be used for wholly intestate estates.
• • Requires the original will; photocopies are not accepted.
• • The form does not cover valuation of complex assets – separate appraisal may be needed.